final- Fall Prevention

Question 1

Factors related to balance problems in the aging patient

Answer 1

Cognition Heart GI Isolation What we eat Musculoskeletal Metabolic disorders Nervous system Polypharmacy Sensory loss

Question 2

To prevent future falls

Answer 2

SPLATT

Question 3

What is SPLATT

Answer 3

Symptoms Previous falls Location Activity Trauma Time of day

Question 4

Physical exam related to fall prevention

Answer 4

Assess musculoskeletal health Check pulse/bp/heart Assess neurology Check eyes/eats Assess balance/functional status Check for fecal occult blood

Question 5

Strategies to decrease risk of falls

Answer 5

Slip

Question 6

What does slip stand for

Answer 6

Strengthen lower extremity Limber up/ankle and hip flexibility Improve balance Posture

Question 7

Number one muscle to strengthen to prevent falls

Answer 7

Quadriceps

Question 8

ABCs

Answer 8

Add leg strength Build better balance Create flexibility

Question 9

DEFG

Answer 9

Drug review Encourage to do ABCs Fluids Get tested-sugar, pressure, heart rate